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Father and Son in Concert
Jean-Jacques and Alexandre Kantorow interpret Brahms
First aired on 24 May 2024, the Arte Concert “Jean-Jacques and Alexandre Kantorow interpret Brahms,” performed with the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, showcases a remarkable father-son collaboration. The father sets the tone conducting Camille Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 2, and
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Ilya Gringolts (Born 2 July 1982)
Echoes of Bach, Visions of Tomorrow
Ilya Gringolts, born in Leningrad on 2 July 1982, is a violinist whose remarkable blend of technical brilliance, emotional depth, and intellectual curiosity has established him as one of the foremost musicians of his generation. He displayed prodigious talent early
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Social Media Day
Hashtags, Hype, and Zero Chill
It’s Social Media Day on June 30, so everybody gets ready to pop the digital champagne! In its short life, social media has redefined how people interact, communicate, and share with family, friends, and the world. This is the day
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Rafał Blechacz (Born June 30, 1985)
A Pianist of Poise and Profound Artistry
Rafał Blechacz, the distinguished Polish pianist, has garnered international acclaim since his remarkable triumph at the 2005 Chopin International Piano Competition. At the age of 20, his victory showcased not only impeccable technical mastery but also a profound sensitivity to
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The Piano Sonatas by Robert Schumann
Passionate Complexity in Romantic Form
Robert Schumann’s solo piano music is primarily remembered and celebrated for its shorter character pieces. Carnaval and Kreisleriana beautifully encapsulate his gift for miniature forms and programmatic imagery. While revered by musicologists and pianists for their emotional depth and innovative
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Six Composers With Paralysing Stage Fright – And How They Dealt With It
Stage fright: it’s the bane of most every performing musicians’ existence. And when we say most every, we really do mean most every. In fact, many of the greatest figures in classical music history struggled with stage fright in one
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Celebrating Anne-Sophie Mutter (Born June 29, 1963)
Timeless Performances
The German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, born on 29 June 1963, is widely regarded as one of the greatest virtuosos of our time. Discovered as a child prodigy, she made her debut at age 13 with the Berlin Philharmonic under Herbert
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A Song to Remember: The 1945 Chopin Film That Made George Sand a Villain
The 1945 film A Song to Remember offers a romanticised (some would say bastardised) portrayal of the life of Polish composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin, and, as of early 2025, it’s available for free on YouTube. A Song To Remember
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